Key overseas buyers of garden and pet products will meet British suppliers at the next Gardenex and PetQuip Meet the Buyers event. 

Spending on DIY increased by 10% last year - taking it to its highest level since 2008, according to new research by Lloyds Bank. 

A robust performance by the retail division of Leekes Retail & Leisure Group helped deliver a strong set of results for the year to March 2015. 

Last year's better weather helped Klondyke garden centres dramatically increase pre-tax profits. 

DIY and decorating independents are now amongst the very best shops in the country, coming third in a major new survey by Which? 

With 70% of UK garden centres featuring a dedicated pet section, and this number growing year on year, Glee is boosting its profile in the petcare sector with the introduction of a PetQuip Business Village. 

The Scotts Company (UK) general manager Sheila Hill says buying the Solus business and own brands was not the wisest investment but that the addition of birdcare brand Chapelwood will make Scotts a stronger business. 

Napoleon Grills has reported that its 2015 sales to date have exceeded all expectations, with revenue by the end of the first week in May already ahead of its total sales figure for 2014. 

Centurion Europe's brand new showroom was declared 'open for business' recently when British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) home improvement sector director Peter Stone officially cut the ribbon at the leading wholesaler and distributor's newest facility. 

Cumbrian garden centre Hayes Garden World is inviting entries from primary schools across the UK for its new Schools Art competition. 

Smart Garden Products has acquired the supplier of home and garden clocks, Outside-in Designs. 

Town & Country has returned to the Chelsea Flower Show for its 23rd consecutive visit this year - and taken the opportunity to announce the final tally of its fundraising efforts for Greenfingers on Garden Re-Leaf Day 2015. 

Scotts Solus Brands is ditching all the brands bar one that it bought from wholesaler Solus last year, saying they are "not core". 

The wet weather didn't dampen the spirits of leading names in the DIY and garden industry at Chelsea this week, as the likes of Homebase, Bord na Mona and Hillier took home Gold for their show gardens and exhibits at the famous flower show. 

Topps Tiles confirmed today that it had grown ahead of the tile market in the first half of its year, increasing total sales by 6.4% to £104.0m, and with like-for-like sales ahead by 5.3%. 

Homebase has launched a new custom wallpaper service that centres on a favourite photo or picture provided by the customer. 

Topps Tiles has unveiled a new-format store that combines elements of its original large outlets and its growing chain of high street boutique stores. 

The Garden Industry Manufacturers' Association (GIMA) says its new buying group offers unique new benefits for members, helping to bring better access to vital services and business. 

Norbord, one of the world's leading manufacturers of engineered wood-based panels, has been awarded the prestigious title of Jewson Supplier of the Year 2014, as voted by over 600 branch managers throughout the UK. 

A DIY chain is being sued over the deaths of three people who contracted Legionnaires' Disease from a hot tub in the showroom of one of its stores.